The College of Saint Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica is moderately difficult to get into. Around 74% of applicants get into The College of St. Scholastica each year. Out of 2,075 applications received in 2023, 1,531 students were offered admission.

Reach out to The College of St. Scholastica's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who apply to The College of St. Scholastica for fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than September 1.

The College of St. Scholastica Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of The College of St. Scholastica's admissions stats.

The College of St. Scholastica 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.5
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	24%
Mean SAT Score	1195
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	3%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	34%
Waitlist	No

The College of St. Scholastica Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for The College of St. Scholastica.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	December 1

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Considering Applying Early to The College of St. Scholastica?

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The College of St. Scholastica may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with The College of St. Scholastica directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. The College of St. Scholastica will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Some students apply early to college to increase their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of being admitted, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Find a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on The College of St. Scholastica Admissions

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Transferring to The College of St. Scholastica

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to The College of St. Scholastica

The College of St. Scholastica has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does The College of St. Scholastica Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at The College of St. Scholastica

Wondering what factors are considered by The College of St. Scholastica during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with The College of St. Scholastica for more information on admission factors.

The College of St. Scholastica 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to The College of St. Scholastica, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with The College of St. Scholastica's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	√	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	√	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into The College of St. Scholastica?

Students admitted to The College of St. Scholastica have an average unweighted GPA of 3.5.

Out of all students that were admitted, 63% submitted a class rank. At The College of St. Scholastica 24% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 45% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At The College of St. Scholastica, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	4%
3.75 and 3.99	33%
3.50 and 3.74	19%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	11%
2.50 and 2.9	13%
2.00 and 2.49	3%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to The College of St. Scholastica directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

The College of St. Scholastica is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 3% of The College of St. Scholastica's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 34% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

The mean composite SAT score for a The College of St. Scholastica student is 1195.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of The College of St. Scholastica students scored 660 or higher and 75% of students scored 555 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of The College of St. Scholastica students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 555 or higher.

To be most competitive at The College of St. Scholastica, you should strive to earn between 22 and 27 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 27 means you fall in the 75th percentile for The College of St. Scholastica's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 27, and three out of four students scored lower than 27 on the ACT.

A 22 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for The College of St. Scholastica students. Only one out of every four students scored below 22.

More Information on Transferring to The College of St. Scholastica

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to The College of St. Scholastica. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in The College of St. Scholastica during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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The College of St. Scholastica Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to The College of St. Scholastica?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to The College of St. Scholastica.

Does The College of St. Scholastica accept transfer credits?

✅ The College of St. Scholastica accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. The College of St. Scholastica accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does The College of St. Scholastica accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ The College of St. Scholastica accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to The College of St. Scholastica?

❌ No, The College of St. Scholastica is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you may want not want to include them in your application.

What is The College of St. Scholastica's acceptance rate?

✅ The College of St. Scholastica has an acceptance rate of 74%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at The College of St. Scholastica?

🟨 The College of St. Scholastica may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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